category planner

Gourmet Foods

Key Responsibilities:Manage and monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availabilityPrepare category-wise demand forecasts and replenishment plansAnalyze sales trends, inventory turnover, and stock agingCoordinate with procurement, warehouse, and sales teams for timely stock availabilityIdentify and address stock-outs, slow-moving, and overstock itemsPrepare periodic inventory and performance reports for managementSupport budgeting, planning, and process improvement initiatives within the supply chainRequirements:Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree / MBA (Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field)Relevant experience in category planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations (3 to 5 Years)Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skillsProficiency in MS Excel and ERP systemsGood communication and coordination skillsAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesJob Type: Full-timePay: Rs80.00 - Rs90.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Category Planner – Executive

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.

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 Key Result Areas
 
 
 
 
 Supporting Actions
 
 
 
 Assist in Merchandise assortment plan for all stores
 
 
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 Create appropriate buying plan for assigned category as per Sales targets
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 Set ARP targets for product categories
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 Create Option plan and conduct depth analysis
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 Formulate Stock to Sale plan for a season &ndash; EOM / BOM
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 OTB calculation
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 Create appropriate buying plan
 
 
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 Provide inputs for Monthly Target setting in each category
 
 
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 Breaking up of Monthly targets into product category
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 Target Vs achievement
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 Merchandise plan report
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 Product performance Lk2Lk
 
 
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 Tracking Inventory Management Process
 
 
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 Ensure Ideal stock cover for each product category is maintained
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 Dormancy within specified norms
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 Pullback within specified norms
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 Sell thru reports on Excel for Week1, week2 sales
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 Photo Sell Through report
 
 
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 Being a custodian in formulating the Stock &amp; sale plan
 
 
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 Product category wise dispatch plan
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 Planned Vs actual
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 Allocation plan for each store as per dispatch plan and size wise analysis
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 Tracking allocation vs. actual dispatches
 
 
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 Market Intelligence
 
 
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 New launches (competition product / window / schemes)
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 Competition Mapping
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 Training (Merchandise, Product &amp; VM related)
 
 
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 Track the Core Business Contribution
 
 
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 Monitoring to enhance the category contribution % of total business of LTL basis
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 Identifying new designs to be added to this category
 
 
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 Help in creation of Retail Design Brief
 
 
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 Designing a retail brief to design &ndash; option grid &amp; learning of past season
 
 
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 Integrated Go To Market (IGTM)
 
 
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 Planning for a successful IGTM story along with VM and design
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 Dressing up one key store for the look
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 Roll &ndash; out across stores
 
 
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 Integration with space planning
 
 
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 Working in close co-ordination with retail planner to closely monitor returns from space allocated
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Assistant Buyer - The Collective & Mono Brands

Skechers

<div>WHO WE ARE: 
Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers&mdash;the Comfort Technology Company&reg;&mdash;has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand. 
 
ABOUT THE ROLE: 
The Merchandise Planner is responsible for successful development and execution of top-down and bottom-up merchandise plans that support company objectives and goals. This includes pre-season planning and in-season Open-to-Buy management. They will monitor receipt flow and sales performance to provide analysis and action plans to optimize sales and inventory.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:<ul><li>
Create and manage OTB&rsquo;s at the brand level and ensure that the merchandise targets will be met on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</li><li>
Communicate with the merchandising team the OTB plan and assess any inventory risks. Ensure the receipt plans are filled according to the write schedule. Participate in weekly/monthly in-season forecast and OTB meetings.</li><li>
Reforecast sales monthly and communicate results and critical issues to the manager. Develop an action plan to increase or decrease inventory as needed to reconcile the OTB.</li><li>
Provide seasonal plans by gender/brand/sub-class pre- season. Included are category, style, color, type and material. Ensure the purchases meet the plan.</li><li>
Drive sales by analyzing trends, forecasting sales and reviewing inventory position; identify risks and opportunities in sales and inventory; provide action plans on a weekly basis.</li><li>
Partner with merchandisers to actively manage the lifecycle and flow of inventory. Develop exit strategies and transition strategies for major product platforms; provide guidance on cancelations, markdown needs, and in-store inventory plans.</li><li>
Lead monthly OTB meetings with cross functional partners.</li></ul>
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:<ul><li>
Strong aptitude for numbers and clear understanding of retail math.</li><li>
Proficiency in using financial metrics and reports to measure the performance of the business. Understand how decisions impact financial results.</li><li>
Experience in SKU level and category level planning, financial planning process and report/modeling building.</li><li>
Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and analyze large sets of data.</li><li>
Strong organizational skills &ndash; ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.</li><li>
Ability to communicate persuasively, influentially, and responsibly across a cross-functional team.</li><li>
Excels in team environments and in building/developing strong interpersonal relationships, while maintaining an individual determination to accomplish goals.</li><li>
Passionate about customer service.</li><li>
Driven to excel and succeed, taking full ownership of his or her success.</li><li>
Ability to travel 0-10% of time.</li></ul>
REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>
Minimum of 2 years of merchandise planning, inventory management, buying or finance in a retail environment- preferably Footwear</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree preferred or equivalent experience</li><li>
Proficient in Excel (includes v-look ups and pivot tables)</li></ul>
The pay range for this role is $90,000-$110,000/yr USD.
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500&reg; company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations. 
Equal Employment Opportunity 
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law. 
Reasonable Accommodation 
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com. 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.</div>

Retail Merchandise Planner

Unilever

<div><div>ABOUT UNILEVER</div><div>
 With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people &ndash; we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.</div><div>
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don&rsquo;t believe in the &lsquo;one size fits all&rsquo; approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.</div><div> 
Personal Care Business Group is one strategic group for Unilever that drives both volume and value. It comprises 3 categories Skin Cleansing, Oral Care and Deodorants. It has some of the most powerful and purposeful brands such as Lux, Dove, Lifebuoy, Axe, Rexona etc. Specifically, Skin Cleansing is the complex of volume and value driven category and biggest in category in Arabia. It comprises of a portfolio of over 800 regular &amp; promo SKUs among 3 Brands, 12 CPGs and 162 Forecasting Units over 6 countries in Arabia.</div><div> 
JOB PURPOSE</div><div>
 Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do &ndash; creating a better business and a better world. The role demonstrates mastery of demand planning, S&amp;OP, and ensures that all cross functional inputs to the creation of the business forecast. It also derives creation of a central unbiased, accurate forecast and aligned with business units using the new introduced tools and system.</div><div>
If you are adept in stakeholder management and data analytics, then this role is just for you!</div><div><div> 
 WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE</div><div><ul><li>
Demand Planning &amp; S&amp;OP</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
iOps and Planning technology</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Category strategy</li></ul></div><div> 
 
Key Accountabilities:</div><div> 
Demand Planning:</div><div><ul><li>
Lead the entire Monthly S&amp;OP cycle for Skin Cleansing Category. Monthly SnOP cycle responsibilities include task such as long term and short term forecasting, aligning business target and growth ambition, multiple forecasting drivers analysis, and composing total demand forecast.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Lead the entire Weekly S&amp;OE cycle for Skin Cleansing Care Category. S&amp;OE cycle responsibilities include task such as analysis of customer order data and highlighting gaps and opportunities and timely feedback for recovery.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Setting up and adjusting the forecast baseline through FEU. Execute the S&amp;OP and S&amp;OE through Kinaxis. Analysis of various KPIs and monitoring actuals and forecast through Kinaxis data analysis module.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Monitoring of shipment planning system weekly and defining optimum stocks Norms through IPM with joint activity bi-annually.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Analyse various category specific KPIs monthly basis, correcting upon gaps in the upcoming cycle. Data reporting of KPIs at SCLT/global monthly forums.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Simplify the portfolio with the optimum no. of SKUs, leading to higher volume-value growth by conducting quarterly SKU Rationalization activity.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Monitor Distributors&rsquo; OS&amp;R against target and identify improvement opportunities.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>
Distributors&rsquo; SLOB management: Highlight slow moving and non-moving stocks to the business to take appropriate actions for disposal.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Own SC related inputs to the monthly S&amp;OP board member meeting and financials&ndash; mainly: financial shipments.</li></ul></div><div> 
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED</div><div> 
Experiences &amp; Qualifications</div><div><ul><li>
3+ yrs. experience in Supply Chain, FMCG experience preferable.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering or supply chain.</li></ul></div><div> 
Skills</div><div><ul><li>
Advanced planning skills and hands on &ndash; Kinaxis, FEU.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Forecasting methods understanding, preferably knowledge about Machine Learning based forecasting.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Advanced MS Excel skills</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Strong Interpersonal skills and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul></div><div> 
</div><div>Leadership</div><div><ul><li>
You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others &ndash; both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li> 
Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner&rsquo;s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
PURPOSE &amp; SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.</li></ul></div><div> 
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.</div></div>
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their &lsquo;Whole Self&rsquo; to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.</div>

SKIN CLEANSING DEMAND PLANNING ASSISTANT MANAGER

Majid Al Futtaim

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 BUSINESS INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 48,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, &amp; Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 JOB TITLE
 
 
 
 Planner | MAF LifeStyle | Planning &amp; Merchandising
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Summary
 
 
 
 The Planner supports the Senior Planner &amp; Planning Manager to effectively analyze multi-dimensional plans including sales trends, gross margin and inventory partnering with the Buying and Store teams to maximize retail profits through effective planning and trading of ranges throughout the region covered. The role controls delivery, allocation and replenishment activities in line with agreed range and allocation plans to identify and action opportunities for optimizing sales and stock holding .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ROLE PROFILE
 
 
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 Accountable for the right products / stock to be available in the right quantities at the right place at the right time.
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 Responsible for monitoring line and product category performance ensuring stock is kept at optimum levels by: - Store transfers - Replenishment - Sell thru by product category - Sale and mark down management
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 Plan collection&rsquo;s clearance and end of season markdown for achievement of sell through to be in line with the margin expectations of the business.
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 Create hindsight reports highlight performance against plan by producing a weekly sales, stock and intake summary (WSSI), future in-season sales, mark downs, intake and stock and communicate any risks to profit or stock targets to Senior Management
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 Track and understand customer profiles, trends and preferences to make sound product/stock decisions meeting customer expectations
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 Develop and maintain strong inter and intra departmental relationships for open and effective sharing of information and follow up actions
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 Monitor Warehouse service levels and work with Logistics to track shipments and timely delivery of stock transfers
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 Monitor Warehouse service levels and work with Logistics to track shipments and timely delivery of stock transfers
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 Requirements
 
 
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 Graduate degree in a related field preferably business or finance
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 2- 4 years in a Planner role
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 Experience in a Retail environment is mandatory
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 Excellent to Fluent English
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 What We Offer
 
 
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 At Majid Al Futtaim, we&rsquo;re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We&rsquo;re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
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 Work from any country in the world for 30 days a year.
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 Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
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 Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
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Planner

Indinoor

Job Title: Retail Inventory Planner &ndash; Jewelry Location: Prabhadevi,Mumbai Department: Merchandising / Planning Role Overview: The Retail Inventory Planner will be responsible for demand forecasting, Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning, stock allocation, replenishment, and inventory optimization across online and offline channels. This role ensures the right product mix, availability, and stock turns while supporting revenue growth and minimizing inventory risk. Prior experience in jewelry planning / merchandising is essential.Key Responsibilities: OTB &amp; Financial Planning: Build, manage, and track monthly/seasonal OTB plans aligned with business targets; Monitor budgets vs actuals, recommend re-buys, markdowns, and replenishments; Support assortment planning aligned to price points, collections, categories, and trends. Demand Forecasting &amp; Inventory Management: Prepare sales, demand and stock forecasts by category/store/channel; Ensure optimal stock levels &ndash; avoid both overstocking and stock-outs; Plan new launches, seasonal drops, bestsellers, slow movers and EOSS; Track product lifecycle &ndash; introduction to exit planning. Allocation &amp; Replenishment: Allocate inventory across stores, online, marketplaces, SIS &amp; MBOs; Define replenishment norms based on sell-thru and store performance; Ensure smooth inwarding coordination with warehouse, supply chain and stores. Analysis &amp; Reporting: Weekly/monthly MIS on sell-thru %, stock cover, ageing, stock turns, category performance; Identify trends, build insights, and support business decisions; Competitor benchmarking &amp; price positioning understanding (preferred). Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Buying, Merchandising, Warehouse, Retail Operations, Finance &amp; Vendors; Support buying decisions with data-backed recommendations.Candidate Profile: 3&ndash;6 years experience in retail planning/inventory planning; Industry: Jewelry / Fashion / Luxury / Accessories (Jewelry preferred); Strong understanding of OTB, Sell-through, Stock Cover, GMROI, Markdown planning; Advanced Excel; familiarity with ERP/planning tools preferred; Strong analytical, commercial &amp; problem-solving mindset.Key Skills: OTB &amp; Financial Planning, Demand Forecasting, Stock Allocation &amp; Replenishment, Data Analysis &amp; Reporting, Attention to Detail, Business Acumen.Key KPIs: Sell-through %, Stock Turnover Ratio, Stock Cover, Ageing Inventory Reduction, Availability &amp; Fill Rate, OTB adherence.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: From ₹1,314,656.17 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Leave encashment</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Provident Fund</li><li>Work from home</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Inventory Planner

<div>
 
 
 Job Purpose :
 
 
 
 The Assistant Planner will support the Planning team in analyzing business performance, managing inventory, forecasting sales, and ensuring optimal stock allocation to drive revenue and margin growth. This role is critical in converting business insights into actionable strategies across multiple departments and product categories.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Context :
 
 
 
 India is one of the fastest-growing luxury marketplaces in the world due to rising wealth,
 
 
 the penetration of international brands, the influence of e-commerce and digital technology, and
 
 
 urbanization. Due to economic growth, increased connectivity, and policy reforms, the Indian
 
 
 luxury market is well positioned to experience positive growth over the next decade. This will
 
 
 present a wealth of opportunities for luxury brands to cater to serve the young, affluent,
 
 
 connected, and confident Indian consumers.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Result Area :
 
 
 
 
 Sales &amp; Stock Analysis
 
 
 
 &middot; Monitor daily/weekly/monthly sales and inventory performance.
 
 
 &middot; Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities at category, sub-category, and SKU levels.
 
 
 &middot; Prepare reports and dashboards for planning and merchandising reviews.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Forecasting &amp; OTB Management
 
 
 
 &middot; Assist in seasonal sales forecasting and open-to-buy planning.
 
 
 &middot; Support replenishment strategies and ensure timely stock availability
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Allocation &amp; Replenishment
 
 
 
 &middot; Collaborate with allocation teams for optimal product placement across stores and online.
 
 
 &middot; Track sell-through rates and recommend replenishment or markdowns.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Cross-Functional Collaboration
 
 
 
 &middot; Work with Buying, VM, Marketing, and Operations for smooth execution of promotions and launches.
 
 
 &middot; Participate in trade meetings and seasonal planning cycles
 
 
 
 
 
 
 System &amp; Process Management
 
 
 
 &middot; Maintain master data accuracy in planning systems.
 
 
 &middot; Support inventory reconciliations and stock health initiatives
 
 
 
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Assistant Planning Manager

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